Two days after its season officially ended, Ohio State has its first transfer portal entrant of the offseason.
Austin Parks announced Tuesday that he is entering the portal after two seasons with the Buckeyes, seeking a new home for his final two years of collegiate eligibility.
— Austin Parks (@AustinParks2023) March 18, 2025
A native of St. Marys, Ohio, Parks played only sparingly in two seasons as a Buckeye, appearing in just 24 games as a reserve center. He averaged 1.3 points and 0.9 rebounds in 8.3 minutes per game across 15 games in 2024-25.
With Ohio State expected to actively pursue centers in the transfer portal, Parks was not expected to play a major role for the Buckeyes in 2025-26.
His departure comes after Ohio State missed the NCAA Tournament for a third straight year and declined its invitation to the College Basketball Crown.
